All Obituaries

Ruby Hutchison Morrison, 92, of Glens Fork, Kentucky, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home. She was born March 8, 1931, in Adair County, to the late Benjamin and Mary Caldwell Hutchison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Dale Morrison, two brothers and three sisters, Carl Hutchison, Clyde Hutchison, Ruth Jones, Kathryn Davis and Margaret Clements. Survivors include: Her sister-in-law – Catherine Hutchison of Columbia Several...

Bobby Joe Moore, 85, of Columbia, passed away March 18, 2023, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a devoted husband, father, and businessman. He was born to Lawrence and Terry Hayes Moore on Weed Ridge in Adair County, Kentucky on April 2, 1937. He attended Big Creek School in Gradyville. After finishing school, he worked a variety of jobs. At the age of 16, Bobby drove a panel truck transporting flowers for Kerbow’s Nursery. He then moved to Louisville to installing cable, but soon...

Brenda Lee Bernard Simpson, 77, of Danville, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1945, in Adair County, to the late Losier and Alva Keen Bernard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, Bobby and Billy Bernard, two sisters, May Franklin and Betty Rogers and her husband, Joseph Simpson. Survivors include: Her daughter and son-in-love – Peggy and Kenneth Koelling of Danville, Indiana Her son and...

Wilma Jean Coomer, 90, formerly of the Morris Chapel community, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at TJ Health/Columbia She was born October 18, 1932, in Adair County, to the late William J. and Patry Parnell Coomer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie Coomer, a daughter, Phyllis Faye Coomer, a sister, Louise Meadows and by one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.  She retired from Fruit of the Loom and was a member of Morris Chapel...

Kenyatta “K.D.” Duncan, 48, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset He was born December 17, 1974 in Burkesville, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Owen Carey and his step-father, Jim Henry Smith.  Kenyatta was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist church, a graduate of Adair County High School where he excelled in all sports, was an accomplished welder and an excellent cook, most...

John “Jack” Garrett passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the evening of February 19, 2023. He lived in New Jersey and graduated in 1952 from Trenton Catholic Boys School.  He attended Rider College in Lawrence Township, New Jersey and majored in business.  Later, he worked for 37 years as a purchasing agent for DeLaval (Later IMO Industries).  When a new opportunity arose, he accepted a transfer to their newest location and moved with his...

Elroy “Buck” Rowe, 90, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born February 6, 1933, in Adair County, to the late William “Bill” and Mable Elizabeth Loy Rowe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Norris Rowe in 1998.  Buck was a member of Sparksville Church of the Nazarene and a retired farmer. Survivors include: One son – Larry Rowe...

Tandy Rodgers, 58, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home  Tandy was a member of Amazing Grace Church, former home health aide and a personal caregiver Survivors include: Her daughter and son-in-law – Whitney and Nick Coe of Columbia Her grandchildren – Deklynn and Asher Coe Four brothers – Vince Grider and Lance Grider both of Columbia, Kenny Grider of Martinsburg, West Virginia, Bryan Karnes of Burgin Two sisters – Sherry...

Faye Stotts, 69, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:00 A.M. at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born January 13, 1954, in Adair County, to the late Elvin and Mamie Burton Cowan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stotts on March 6, 2013, and four brothers, Darrell Lynn, Rickey, Mike and Dale Cowan. Faye was a member of Sparksville Church of the Nazarene, formerly worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh and will be...

Lewis Wheeler, 79, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:45 P.M. at Green Hill Manor Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born October 23, 1943, in Adair County, to the late Duluth “Dukie” and Cecil Petty Wheeler.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Morris. Survivors include: His wife – Jean Kemp Wheeler of Columbia One son - Todd Wheeler (April) of Cynthiana One daughter – Annette Rowe (Allen) of...